Harry e Meghan anunciam afastamento da realeza: "Queremos garantir independência financeira"

Anúncio foi feito através das redes sociais dos duques de Sussex.

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08 de janeiro de 2020 às 19:10 Máxima

O príncipe Harry e Meghan Markle, os duques de Sussex, anunciaram esta quarta-feira, dia 8 de janeiro, que se vão afastar da família real britânica, alegando quererem tornar-se "financeiramente independentes".

Numa publicação na rede social Instagram, o casal revela também que pretende passar a viver entre o Reino Unido e os EUA.

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"After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support." - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA
Uma publicação partilhada por The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) a 8 de Jan, 2020 às 10:33 PST

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"After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support." - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA

Uma publicação partilhada por The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) a 8 de Jan, 2020 às 10:33 PST

O anúncio acontece depois de o casal ter feito uma longa pausa nos compromissos oficiais e de ter celebrado o Natal e Ano Novo no Canadá. Harry esclarece, no entanto, que a decisão não foi precipitada, mas sim pensada por meses e com completo apoio da rainha Isabel II.

Após a novidade dos duques de Sussex ser notícia em todo mundo, o Palácio de Buckingham divulgou um comunicado: "Os debates com o duque e a duquesa de Sussex ainda estão no início. Percebemos o desejo em adotar uma abordagem diferente, mas estes são assuntos complicados que ainda demorarão para serem resolvidos", lê-se.